Which of the Following Best Captures Why Thomas Thinks the Role-Model

question 438

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best captures why Thomas thinks the role-model argument is unsatisfactory?

• A) Women and minority students do not need role models in universities since the best of them will be able to succeed anyway.
• B) The role-model argument implies that women and minority faculty members are only good for teaching white students how to not be racist or sexist or are only good as role models to students of their own kind.
• C) The role-model argument implies that women and minority faculty members are only good for the theater department, where faculty teach students how to play roles in the performing arts.
• D) The role-model argument implies that women and minority faculty members should start their own networks similar to the "ole boy" clubs made up of primarily women or minorities.

Analyze the significance and use of aptitude and mechanical tests in career counseling.

Appreciate the role of online databases and career exploration tools in career planning.

Understand the importance of assessing job satisfaction predictors through interest inventories.

Learn about the components and scoring of multi-dimensional career assessment tools.

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